The Fascinating Journey of Chocolate
Ever wondered where chocolate comes from? The journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar is packed with science, history, and craftsmanship.
Step 1: Cocoa Harvesting – Farmers hand-pick ripe cocoa pods from trees in tropical climates.
Step 2: Fermentation & Drying – The beans ferment to develop their rich flavour, then dry under the sun.
Step 3: Roasting & Grinding – Roasting brings out the deep chocolatey taste before the beans are ground into cocoa mass.
Step 4: Refining & Conching – The chocolate is smoothed and blended with sugar and milk to develop its texture.
Step 5: Tempering & Moulding – The chocolate is carefully heated and cooled to achieve a perfect glossy finish.
Step 6: Ready to Enjoy! – After cooling, the chocolate is packaged and sent out for the world to enjoy!
Want to experience the process first-hand? Join one of our workshops and get hands-on with chocolate-making!